#3040 • Pair of E.T. Wright Railroad Lanterns - Intercolonial Railway and Canadian National

Part of March 2026 Premier Railroadiana - Day 1 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $100.00

Status: Sold

Two E.T. Wright lanterns: one with I.C.R. embossed on the shoulder, the other with CNR. Both also have a 1908 patent date embossed on the shoulder. Bodies are in good condition, with some very light rust on the Intercolonial lantern. Both lanterns have their burner pots and founts. The Canadian National lantern has its tall red globe stuck in the retainer; the Intercolonial Railway lantern's tall clear globe can be removed. The clear globe is marked G III near the top edge and has two casting defects on the front as well as mild chipping at both ends. The tall red globe has NEW cast in its extended base. Please see photos for best description.